National Testing Agency (NTA)
NTA GAT Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) invites applications for the Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2025 for admission to DBT-supported Postgraduate programs in Biotechnology and allied areas at participating institutions/universities across India.
NTA GAT B Dates:
- Online Registration: 3rd February 2025 to 3rd March 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 3rd March 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 5th March 2025 to 6th March 2025
- Admit Card Release: To be announced on the official website
- Date of Examination: 20th April 2025 (Sunday)
- Exam Timing: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Result Declaration: To be announced after the exam
Eligibility:
- Nationality: Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the participating institutions/universities (refer to Appendix-II of the Information Bulletin). Candidates awaiting final results may apply under the “Result Awaited” category.
Programs Covered:
- M.Sc. Biotechnology and allied areas
- M.Tech. Biotechnology and allied areas
- M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology
- M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology
Application Process:
- Registration: Visit NTA Website and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and proof of date of birth.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Wallet.
Examination Fee:
- General (UR)/OBC-NCL/EWS: INR 1300
- SC/ST/PwD: INR 650
Applicable service charges and GST are extra.
Examination Details:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Section A: 60 questions (10+2 level Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) – 1 mark each
- Section B: 100 questions (Graduate level Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and allied areas) – 3 marks each (attempt any 60)
- Negative Marking: 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in Section A, and 1 mark deducted in Section B.
- Medium: English
Participating Institutions/Universities:
For the list of participating institutions/universities and the detailed syllabus, visit https://rcb.res.in/DBTPG/.
Stipend Details:
- M.Sc. Biotechnology & Allied Areas: INR 5000/month
- M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology: INR 7500/month
- M.Tech./M.V.Sc. Programs: INR 12,000/month
Contact Information:
- NTA Helpline: +91-7996165333
- Email: [email protected]
- Official Websites: https://exams.nta.ac.in/DBT/, www.nta.ac.in
For detailed information on eligibility, syllabus, participating institutions, and the application process, refer to the GAT-B 2025 Information Bulletin available on the official NTA website.
